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You have chosen a storage system from VARTA Storage GmbH!

We are pleased that in doing so, you chose a durable system for

which we considered quality paramount. Please read through

these instructions carefully. They describe how to operate and

use the battery.

Have fun storing power!

Guidance for the qualified electrician

The first part of this manual contains general information on how

to use the VARTA element 3 / element 6 energy storage systems.

Further information can be found in the

“Installation”, “Operation

in the password-

protected area” and “Maintenance” sections.

Summary of Contents for element 6

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL VARTA element 3 VARTA element 6 VARTA Storage GmbH ...

Page 2: ...mount Please read through these instructions carefully They describe how to operate and use the battery Have fun storing power Guidance for the qualified electrician The first part of this manual contains general information on how to use the VARTA element 3 element 6 energy storage systems Further information can be found in the Installation Operation in the password protected area and Maintenanc...

Page 3: ...struction manual VATRA element 3 6 VARTA Storage GmbH Emil Eigner Str 1 86720 Nördlingen Germany www varta storage de Tel 49 9081 240 86 60 info varta storage com Technical Service technical service varta storage com Tel 49 9081 240 86 44 Updated 10 2015 Document number OM_850_850_GB ...

Page 4: ...ans 15 2 4 General hazards 15 2 5 Safety equipment 17 3 Function scope of supply and technical parameters 18 3 1 Function 18 3 2 Scope of supply 19 3 3 System overview 21 3 4 Type plates 22 3 5 Technical parameters 23 3 6 Warranty 24 4 LED displays and control element 25 4 1 Switching on and off 25 4 2 LED ring indicators 26 4 3 Web interface 27 4 3 1 Access to the web interface 27 4 3 2 Informati...

Page 5: ... to do in case of damage 34 Installation 35 7 Transport and storage 35 7 1 Transport 35 7 2 Packing transport check 37 7 3 Storage 39 8 Assembly and installation 40 8 1 Requirements for the installation location 40 8 1 1 Installation location 41 8 1 2 Installation location and the surrounding area 42 8 2 Warranty 43 8 3 Preparing the electrical connection 45 8 3 1 Connections at the distributor 46...

Page 6: ...ce name and serial number of the battery modules 67 8 7 4 Portal connection 70 8 7 5 Country code NA Protection 71 8 7 6 Checks on the welcome page of the web interface 72 8 7 7 Checking the connections 73 8 7 8 Reboot 74 8 7 9 Checks after the reboot 74 8 7 10 Exiting the password protected area 76 Operation password protected area 77 9 The password protected area 77 9 1 Entering the Password 77 ...

Page 7: ...Error history Service 89 11 2 3 Checking the software version Service 90 11 2 4 Software update Service 91 11 2 5 Air filter change Resetting the time Service 91 11 2 6 Checking the fan Service 92 11 2 7 Checking the current sensor values 93 11 2 8 Checking the battery chargers 94 11 2 9 Checking the battery modules 94 11 2 10 Discharging the battery modules 95 11 3 Service and repair cabinet inte...

Page 8: ... 11 4 Completion of service and repair work 106 11 4 1 Checking operating state 106 11 5 Cleaning 107 12 Malfunctions 108 12 1 Malfunction displays of the LED ring 108 12 2 Malfunction indicators on the web interface 108 13 Disassembly and disposal 109 13 1 Disassembly 109 13 2 Disposal 110 Figures 111 Tables 112 Attachment 112 ...

Page 9: ...ATRA element 3 6 operate correctly Installation and maintenance activities must be performed by a qualified electrician certified by VARTA Storage GmbH The instruction manual should be kept in close proximity to the VATRA element 3 6 and must be permanently available to all individuals involved in working on the storage battery Scope This instruction manual applies for VATRA element 3 6 products f...

Page 10: ...opening of the storage cabinet and any other actions carried out by unqualified electricians not certified by VARTA Storage GmbH This disclaimer also applies for the use of non approved spare parts and failure to comply with the specified maintenance intervals The product must not be rebuilt or technically modified without authorisation VARTA Storage GmbH 2015 Special attention required NOTICE Pro...

Page 11: ...NGER Indicates an instruction which if not followed will immediately lead to death or serious injuries WARNING Indicates an instruction which if not followed can lead to death or serious injuries CAUTION Indicates an instruction which if not followed can lead to minor or slight injuries NOTICE Indicates an instruction which if not followed can lead to property damage Indicates useful hints for han...

Page 12: ...1 2 Pictograms Warning about general hazards Warning about electrical voltage Warning about electric shock Warning about flammable substances Warning about battery hazard Warning about failure to observe discharge time 3 min Table 2 Pictograms ...

Page 13: ...ivable situation Therefore the applicable standards and the relevant regulations for occupational health and safety shall govern Moreover installation and maintenance work involves residual risks under the following circumstances Installation and maintenance work is not performed correctly Installation and maintenance work is performed by personnel who have not been trained and not been instructed...

Page 14: ...ead to life threatening situations VATRA element 3 6 and its components are built using state of the art technology and to product specific standards and is to be used for storing electricity from generation plants of renewable energy such as photovoltaic systems or other energy sources such as CHP Alternative uses must be agreed in consultation with the manufacturer and the local energy supplier ...

Page 15: ... 6 system e g installation service and maintenance work are carried out by qualified electricians certified by VARTA Storage GmbH The Installation Operation in the password protected area and Maintenance sections contain further information for qualified electricians 2 4 General hazards NOTICE Property damage due to incorrect handling Failure to obey the following instructions on handling the devi...

Page 16: ...n the device wet or using chemical agents Use only accessories and spare parts recommended by the manufacturer Bear in mind that work on electrical systems and operating equipment must be carried out by qualified electricians certified by VARTA Storage GmbH in compliance with the electrical regulations Work on electrical systems and operating equipment must be carried out in the de energised state...

Page 17: ...tested by qualified electricians certified by VARTA Storage GmbH to confirm faultless function The VATRA element 3 6 system features multiple safety devices including a NA protected activation point in accordance with VDE AR N 4105 closed electrical operating area over temperature cut out and a door contact switch This switches off the system if an attempt is made to open the storage cabinet befor...

Page 18: ...storage system The storage system feeds the power back to the building system as soon as consumption once again exceeds the amount of power generated by the photovoltaic system The VATRA element 3 6 system is connected to the building system as an alternating 3 phase current and operates independently of the photovoltaic system A current sensor controls the charge and discharge processes of the en...

Page 19: ...fore the VARTA element 3 element 6 energy storage systems is installed it is necessary to clarify with the energy supplier whether or not the system has to be registered 3 2 Scope of supply The VATRA element 3 6 system includes Storage cabinet with integrated energy and battery management Battery module s Battery inverter Battery charger with 3 x communication cable 1 x power cable only VARTA elem...

Page 20: ...20 Subject to alteration Updated 11 2015 warranty records Online Portal Agreement Technical Online Service Agreement Figure 1 VATRA element 3 6 ...

Page 21: ...Subject to alteration Updated 11 2015 21 General Operation Installation Operation Service Maintenance 3 3 System overview Figure 2 System overview ...

Page 22: ...22 Subject to alteration Updated 11 2015 3 4 Type plates Figure 3 Type plate VARTA element 3 Figure 4 Type plate VARTA element 6 ...

Page 23: ... A for 100 μs 3 phase regulated 3 phase via current sensor vertical on pallet 700 mm x 1 325 mm x 600 mm 16 A B character Table 3 Technical parameters VARTA element SYSTEM ELEMENT 6 Nominal capacity System power Battery inverter layout Dimensions W x H x D Weight incl battery module Installation location System connection Inrush Maximum output fault current Own consumption optimisation Power measu...

Page 24: ...lassification of wet rooms Contamination level Penetration protection Ambient temperature Relative humidity Max altitude Overvoltage category Protection class Climate controlled in interior rooms Wet rooms not permitted 2 IP22 5 C to 30 C 80 2000 m above sea level III 1 The energy storage system is completely enclosed by a building or enclosure This protects the energy storage system against sun d...

Page 25: ...ges Contact with these parts can be fatal Never open the cabinet door without authorisation Never open the cabinet door WARNING Property damage from deep discharge of the battery modules The energy storage system may be switched off only for maintenance purposes 4 1 Switching on and off The On Off button on the front of the cabinet is pressed by the certified installation engineer during commissio...

Page 26: ...s in operation LED colour LED actions Operating state Green Flashes every second approx 90 s System check Green Steady light appox 60 s Ready Green Flashes every 3 seconds Standby Green Pulses with increasing intensity Charging Green Pulses with decreasing intensity Discharging Red Steady light Error The i button on the welcome page of the web interface displays information about current errors se...

Page 27: ...the outside of the cabinet See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 Connect your storage cabinet to the router of your home network by means of the network cable The port RJ45 socket is located at the rear of the cabinet See Figure 14 Enter into the address line of your browser after http varta the serial number of your energy storage system e g http varta121023456 The welcome page of the web interface will...

Page 28: ...welcome page provides an overview of the current power values and the states of the energy storage system 1 Charge power of the battery inverter in Watt W The energy storage system is charged to this power power of the generating unit e g PV system CHP less the direct internal consumption ...

Page 29: ... 6 WWW Indicates whether the energy storage system is connected to the VARTA server green online red offline 7 i Displays information about the storage system e g IP address energy counter or the most recent grid fault To see further explanations move the cursor over the symbols 4 3 3 Ext relay optional Up to four external relays can be individually programmed for controlling special functions inc...

Page 30: ...m www varta storage de for the online login to the storage system and for use of the portal Alternatively you can tick the I wish to use the VARTA Storage Online Portal box on the warranty card and return it to VARTA Storage GmbH Use of the Online Portal is free of charge The Internet connection costs must be paid by the customer However there is no entitlement to access the portal see the Terms a...

Page 31: ...sical damage All work on the VATRA element 3 6 system is to be documented by the qualified electrician in the service book Only original parts are to be used for maintenance work 5 1 Maintenance work Maintenance of the VATRA element 3 6 energy storage system comprises Service inspection and maintenance Repair and technical improvements and any additions To maintain the warranty entitlement outside...

Page 32: ...t Penetrating water can cause damage to the device for which VARTA Storage GmbH accepts no liability The operator can clean the outside of the VATRA element 3 6 energy storage system using a damp not wet cloth Solvents must not be used 5 3 Instructions for disassembly and disposal For disassembly and disposal of the energy storage system see Chapter 11 3 ...

Page 33: ... of malfunction contact a qualified electrician certified by VARTA Storage GmbH 6 1 Malfunction indicators 6 1 1 Malfunction indicators of the LED ring The LED ring of the On Off button on the front of the cabinet indicates malfunctions See Table 7 in Chapter 4 2 6 1 2 Malfunction indicators on the web interface Malfunctions are displayed on the welcome page of the web interface To do this click o...

Page 34: ...diately in case of fire Inform the fire service that the VATRA element 3 6 system contains lithium ion batteries NOTICE Technical defects can damage the battery cells Turn off system and disconnect fuses in case of acrid odour or heat development Avoid sparks and naked flames Ventilate Contact a qualified electrician certified by VARTA Storage GmbH In case of fire flooding or similar loss can be l...

Page 35: ...and installing the system can cause injury Wear personal protective equipment while transporting and installing the system WARNING Potential mortal danger and property damage to components caused by incorrect transport Exercise caution when delivering and unloading the components Observe the symbols on the packaging The cabinet must not be moved if it already contains battery modules Have the cabi...

Page 36: ...t labelling requirement insofar as no other hazardous goods are on or in the vehicle The other requirements of the GGVSEB Hazardous Goods Regulations for Road Rail and Inland Navigation and the ADR European Agreement on the International Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Road must also be satisfied Delivery is made in certified hazardous goods packaging The lithium ion batteries have been succe...

Page 37: ... of the GGVSEB Hazardous Goods Regulations for Road Rail and Inland Navigation and the ADR European Agreement on the International Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Road must also be satisfied Delivery is made in certified hazardous goods packaging 7 2 Packing transport check DANGER Mortal danger due to installing damaged components Never accept and under no circumstances install storage cabine...

Page 38: ...amaged packaging A ShockWatch label is affixed to the outside of the packaging for detecting improper handling during transport If the shock indicator goes red the consignment has been exposed to strong vibrations The storage cabinet may be damaged Reject the consignment Annotate Indicator red on the transport note Have all parts packed in the original packaging and demand a damage inspection by t...

Page 39: ...ate formation due to temperature differences Risk of corrosion and short circuit on the electronic components Speicherschrank und Batteriemodule so lagern dass die Temperatur und Luft feuchtigkeitsgrenzen eingehalten werden Storage cabinet and battery modules must not be stored outdoors Storage cabinet and battery modules must not be temporarily stored in the transport vehicle Avoid sudden tempera...

Page 40: ...t VARTA Storage GmbH WARNING Potential mortal danger through improper installation and assembly Assembly and installation work is reserved for qualified electricians certified by VARTA Storage GmbH 8 1 Requirements for the installation location CAUTION Crushing injuries caused by incorrect installation and lack of space Place the cabinet in a position that will ensure assuming proper use safe asse...

Page 41: ...oor The screws for opening the storage cabinet on the left next to the front door must be accessible A minimum clearance of 30 cm must be left above the storage cabinet No objects may be placed on the top of the storage cabinet The clearance between the wall and the rear of the cabinet must remain free to enable cooling air to escape from the device unhindered A minimum of 30 m is recommended for ...

Page 42: ...n 8 1 2 Installation location and the surrounding area The cabinet must not be installed in the following locations at which temperatures may reach freezing point such as garages carports or other locations at which air humidity can exceed 80 and condensation can penetrate the saline moisture flood areas earthquake zones additional safety procedures are required in such areas that contain ammonia ...

Page 43: ...r enters these data in the VARTA Storage GmbH installation engineer portal Within four weeks of the installation date the customer must register their data name address email address telephone number at www varta storage portal com and enter the serial number of the VARTA system and the activation code The installation engineer can also register the data subject to the customer s consent The activ...

Page 44: ...o alteration Updated 11 2015 Figure 7 ID label for the system inside the storage cabinet Figure 8 ID label for a battery module provided with the packaging Figure 9 Activation code label inside the storage cabinet ...

Page 45: ...m the power supply CAUTION Risk of injury and property damage if the electrical connections are incorrectly installed The fuse upstream of the energy storage system must be three pole This satisfies the requirements for an isolator Protect the device connection on the energy storage system with a type B three pole 16 A fuse Observe the shut off conditions in accordance with VDE 0100 410 Install LS...

Page 46: ...d and customer plant e g selective automatic cut out SAC which can be used for all poles disconnection of the customer plant from the grid during maintenance work The position of the interrupt facilities is marked in the connection diagrams see Figures 1a 1b and 2a 2b in the attachment 8 3 1 Connections at the distributor The following connections must be prepared Device connection 5 x 2 5 mm Sens...

Page 47: ...AC connector Strip the cable 4 cm at the end A flexible plastic sheathed cable facilitates assembly work The PE conductor must be 0 5 cm longer than the other four conductors L1 L2 L3 N Shorten these conductors accordingly Strip the wires for the building connection approx 8 mm at the ends Ferrules must be used for fine stranded conductors Open the socket Do this by loosening the union nuts of the...

Page 48: ...shown in Figure 11 into the screwed connections of the socket and screw in place Push socket and strain relief into one another The two parts must audibly snap into one another with the aid of the side lugs Tighten the union nuts of the strain relief Figure 11 Assignment of screwed connections AC socket connection side ...

Page 49: ...ses Phases L1 L2 L3 must be identical for building connection current sensor and terminal block Executing the connection purely as a right hand phase rotation is not sufficient For the own consumption optimisation mechanism to function the current sensor must record all consumption and feed values The sensor is therefore located immediately behind the consumption and feed meter Figure 12 Current s...

Page 50: ...n the storage cabinet Connect the current sensor supplied with the sensor cable to the energy storage system See the current measurement socket in Figure 14 For the connection arrangement see figures 1a 1b and 2a 2b in the attachment 8 4 Preparing for assembly Make sure that the substrate is adequately load bearing have the structural analysis checked if necessary The preconditions for mechanical ...

Page 51: ...s unlatched not depressed At the electrical equipment disconnect the fuses secure to prevent reconnection and check the equipment has been disconnected from the power supply NOTICE Condensation caused by cold weather Property damage caused by switching on electronic components from cold The storage cabinet must have reached room temperature before being switched on The cabinet weighs approximately...

Page 52: ...AC connector into the AC port The catch audibly engages Figure 13 AC port on the rear of the storage cabinet Insert the sensor cable and the network cable into the corresponding sockets Figure 14 RJ12 and RJ45 sockets on the rear of the storage cabinet ...

Page 53: ...ction Position cabinet at the installation location Screw your storage cabinet with suitable fasteners at the back wall For this turn the mounting angle 90 outwards Figure 15 Wall mounting VATRA element 3 6 Set the screw feet to a height of approx 4 cm max 5 cm Align the storage cabinet using a spirit level A fine adjustment can be made using the screw feet ...

Page 54: ...attery module and on the battery charger can remain energised at hazardous levels for up to 3 minutes after switching off The storage cabinet must always be switched off for 3 minutes before installing or removing any components The device must not be operated with the battery charger compartments opened Das Gerät darf nicht mit offenen Batterieladerschächten betrieben werden CAUTION The battery m...

Page 55: ...lation Operation Service Maintenance 8 6 1 Opening the cabinet Make sure that the On Off button on the front of the cabinet is set to Off not depressed To open the cabinet undo the screws to the side near the door Aid Torx 25 screwdriver Figure 16 Opening the cabinet ...

Page 56: ...modules must not be become damaged or contaminated Remove the plastic cover from the rear Figure 17 Figure 17 VATRA element 3 6 battery module Check the functionality of the battery modules Do this by pressing the activation button arrowed The following LED indicator on the battery module indicates standby mode ...

Page 57: ...A Storage 8 6 3 Removing and connecting battery modules ACHTUNG The battery modules are charged Uncontrolled discharge poses a risk of property damage The battery modules must be switched off before being installed in the storage cabinet Up to two battery modules can be installed The battery modules are placed in a suspended position see Figure 18 Lift the battery module battery modules onto the t...

Page 58: ...58 Subject to alteration Updated 11 2015 Figure 18 Installing the battery module s ...

Page 59: ... Figure 19 see also Figure 17 Figure 19 Connecting the battery charger to one battery module Battery power connection Position the plug on the battery module and screw in place Communication 1 Insert the four wires into the openings in the clamping connector on the battery module For the pin assignment see Figure 20 Note The connections for error and warning messages are self clamping ...

Page 60: ... the wires Communication 2 Remove the blanking plug from the RJ11 socket on the battery module Connect the RJ11 cable Communication 3 Remove the two RJ45 blanking plugs on the battery module Connect the battery module to the battery charger by means of the RJ45 cable Replace the second RJ45 blanking plug with a terminal resistor Push the battery module over the mounting holes in the centre of the ...

Page 61: ...he following LED indicator on the battery module indicates standby mode Installing two battery modules only VARTA element 6 If two battery modules are installed one module Module 1 is placed in the centre of the storage cabinet the other Module 2 at the front Module 1 is the master module Module 2 is the slave module Make the connections according to Figure 21 see also Figure 17 Make sure that the...

Page 62: ...ower connection Position the plugs on the battery modules and screw in place Communication 1 Insert the four double ferrules into the openings in the clamping connector on the master module Insert the four ferrules into the openings in the clamping connector on the slave module For the pin assignment see Figure 20 ...

Page 63: ...ove the RJ45 blanking plugs on the battery modules Connect the two modules together by means of short RJ45 cables Connect the master battery module to the battery charger by means of long RJ45 cables Replace the second RJ45 blanking plug with a terminal resistor on the slave module Push the master module onto the centre fastening holes see Figure 18 and the slave module onto the front fastening ho...

Page 64: ...ing WARNING Potential mortal danger and property damage if commissioning is performed by inadequately qualified personnel Commissioning installation work is reserved for qualified electricians certified by VARTA Storage GmbH 8 7 1 Switching on The following steps are required to switch on the VATRA element 3 6 energy storage system Make sure that the network cable is connected Connect the fuse at ...

Page 65: ...lso Table 7 Flashes green every second System check duration approx 90 s Steady green light The storage system is ready duration approx 60 s Steady red light Probable error the battery modules have not yet been configured Continue with commissioning Note If the LED ring fails to respond check the following On Off button correctly latched Fuses connected Grid connection correct Door contact switch ...

Page 66: ...er can be found on the rating plate on the outside of the cabinet The welcome page of the web interface will appear If the storage system cannot be accessed via the customer s network a connection can be established by means of the VARTA network configurator NCT Enter your user name and password to download this from https www varta storage com de nc b2b html Certain parameters may be changed only...

Page 67: ...ed 11 2015 67 General Operation Installation Operation Service Maintenance 8 7 3 Enter device name and serial number of the battery modules Click on the Settings tab arrowed The Settings page opens Click on the Basic settings tab ...

Page 68: ...ated Once the correct serial number has been entered the LED ring indicator changes from red to green Remedy The LED ring remains red Error 1 In Settings check whether the serial number s of the battery module s have been correctly entered Correct the numbers if necessary and then switch the battery storage system off and back on again Error 2 Switch off the energy storage system and open the door...

Page 69: ...rage system back on Option 2 Only on the Master module the first and second LEDs from the left flash green and red in alternation On the Slave module the left LED lights up green permanently Master Slave Check whether the communication cables are correctly assigned as shown in Figure 21 Re arrange the cables if necessary Press the activation buttons on both battery modules one after the other for ...

Page 70: ...automatically refer to the instructions for the network router With standard DSL routers DNS and gateway address are usually identical With company systems they can differ Release of ports 4500 21 and 37 is also required for the connection does not apply for all users If IP address DNS address and gateway are to be set up statically knowledge of the static address assignment is required This is ne...

Page 71: ... The NA protection settings have to be adjusted to the requirements of the country in question Click on the Grid parameters tab The Grid parameters page will appear Change the settings if necessary Setting Automatic Check the Automatic option Select the country for which the settings are to apply from the dropdown list Click on Apply ...

Page 72: ...c setting uses the default values that are saved for the selected country see Table 8 For the individual grid parameter settings see Chapter 9 4 4 8 7 6 Checks on the welcome page of the web interface Check the current sensor data for plausibility circled ...

Page 73: ...ssary to check whether the system signals a current flow in all three phases plausibility Return to the welcome page and click on the System tab Check the measured values for I Grid for plausibility An error has occurred if the value for I Grid hovers between 0 01 and 0 01 at all three phases Check the cable connection to the current sensor Note The system may need to have a large load at all thre...

Page 74: ...eters a reboot must be performed subsequently Turn the storage system off and then back on again at the On Off button 8 7 9 Checks after the reboot Check the online status on the welcome page arrowed On the System page check whether all the installed battery modules are displayed arrowed ...

Page 75: ...tion Service Maintenance On the Settings page select the Service settings button From battery module settings select Discharge and enter 1000 W Then click on Apply to confirm Select the System page Check the operating state of the battery modules battery module for plausibility ...

Page 76: ...6 Subject to alteration Updated 11 2015 8 7 10 Exiting the password protected area Finally it must be ensured that the customer does not have access to the password protected area Click on the Logout tab ...

Page 77: ...ected area Note this section is for qualified electricians certified by VARTA Storage GmbH 9 1 Entering the Password The procedure for accessing the web interface is described in the Operation section See Chapter 4 3 1 Certain parameters may be changed only by trained and qualified personnel not by the operating company Enter the password into the field for installation engineer access Further tab...

Page 78: ...provides an up to date overview of the serial numbers and operating state of the battery modules and of the battery chargers The overview also includes the battery inverter data Grid and system faults are displayed in the system fault list and GS fault list fields ...

Page 79: ... Maintenance 9 3 Version The versions of the system components can be viewed on this page 9 4 Settings The Settings page gives you access to other input screens Click on a tab Enter the parameters or check the corresponding selection box Confirm your entries by clicking on the Apply button ...

Page 80: ... changed on this page Device name The name of the device is usually entered during the commissioning procedure The maximum length is 20 characters Date and time can be entered here As a rule these parameters are automatically synchronised via the time server Time zone For Germany the time is GMT 1 Greenwich Mean Time 1 h Language The language display on the web interface can be selected ...

Page 81: ...4 2 Network By default the storage device uses the customer s network settings Check the selection field next to Activate DHCP and enter the network mask IP address is read out automatically Network mask must be entered manually if DHCP is not activated DNS address is read out automatically Gateway is read out automatically DHCP This option is used to activate the automatic referencing of the cust...

Page 82: ...ample 9 4 3 Service settings The following parameters can be set on this page Time reboot By default the system reboots at between 3 and 4 o clock Any hour between 0 and 24 hrs can be entered for the reboot time Days reboot The weekday s of the reboot are determined via checkboxes At least one checkbox needs to be selected Manual fan control It is possible to toggle between automatic 0 medium sett...

Page 83: ...he energy storage system can be discharged for test purposes 9 4 4 Grid parameters NA protection The grid parameters for NA protection have to be adjusted to the requirements of the country in question Automatic If the selection box is checked the saved settings will be used for GS protection The country for which the settings are to apply can be selected from the dropdown list Table 8 contains th...

Page 84: ...eters Country FNETWORK_MIN in Hz FNETWORK_MAX in Hz UNETWORK_MIN in V UNETZ_MAX in V UNETZ_MAX10 in V Germany 47 50 51 50 184 264 253 Austria 47 50 51 50 184 264 258 France 47 50 51 50 184 264 253 Italy 47 50 51 50 184 264 253 Netherlands 47 50 51 50 184 264 253 Table 8 Grid parameter default settings Note If the Automatic option is not selected the following parameters can also be set to suit the...

Page 85: ...stallation Operation Service Maintenance Minimum grid voltage UGRID_MAX Minimum grid voltage over 10 minutes UGRID_MAX10 9 4 5 Logging out Finally it is necessary to ensure that the customer is unable to access the password protected area Click on the Logout tab ...

Page 86: ...rried out improperly Only qualified electricians certified by VARTA Storage GmbH are permitted to carry out maintenance work Ensure the work place is clean Loose parts can cause accidents NOTICE Maintenance work that is not carried out correctly will cause physical damage All work on the VATRA element 3 6 system is to be documented by the qualified electrician in the service book Only original par...

Page 87: ...ore connections and attachments to a clean condition Make sure nobody is in the hazard zone before connecting the power supply No work on the storage system shall be permitted unless the system is switched off and no voltage is present Both the device s 16 A mains fuse and emergency power connection 6 A fuses must be enabled 10 2 Scope of maintenance Maintenance of the VATRA element 3 6 energy sto...

Page 88: ...ntaminated The ventilation strip can be cleaned from inside once the cover has been removed see Chapter 11 3 7 Is the room temperature between 5 and 30 C the ideal temperature is 18 C Consult with the customer as to how the temperature in the installation room can be maintained An active fan may need to be installed Are the feet steady Adjust as necessary using the screw feet Is the wall mounting ...

Page 89: ...are tagged with the reference Service Observe also the service booklet 11 2 1 Checking the online status Service On the web interface welcome page the WWW icon indicates whether the energy storage system is connected to the VARTA server green online red offline 11 2 2 Error history Service Reading out the error history Select the System button from the header The error lists for the storage system...

Page 90: ... the storage system Turn the storage system off and then back on again at the On Off button If the errors cannot be rectified notify VARTA Service 11 2 3 Checking the software version Service Select the Version tab from the header The software versions can be read off ...

Page 91: ...al Online Service of VARTA Storage Agreement has been concluded A software update is useful only if the errors have been rectified no further errors appear on the web interface and the system was restarted 11 2 5 Air filter change Resetting the time Service The air filter must be replaced at every second service See Chapter 11 3 5 From the Settings tab select the Service settings item Check the Re...

Page 92: ...n settings 0 automatic 1 medium setting and 2 highest setting Check whether the fan is blowing out air at the top Wait for 10 to 15 s until the fans have reached a constant speed Note It is possible that the fans are already running Pay attention to noises that indicate mechanical damage Reset to the Automatic 0 setting To replace and clean the fan see Chapter 11 3 7 ...

Page 93: ...is phase is currently loaded the connection between current sensor and battery storage system may be erroneously If necessary load all phases separately Switch on selected consumers or manually discharge the battery storage system See chapter 9 4 3 Note During a manual discharge current from the battery storage system is systematically applied to the phases Check the current flow through all three...

Page 94: ...tion cable RJ12 cable Check whether the current sensor board is correctly connected 11 2 8 Checking the battery chargers On the System page check the operating state of the battery chargers for plausibility 11 2 9 Checking the battery modules The warnings and errors of the battery modules are displayed on the System page Note The individual modules are counted starting from 0 e g in case of two mo...

Page 95: ... Service Maintenance 11 2 10 Discharging the battery modules The battery modules can be discharged manually for test purposes Select Settings and then the Service settings tab From the Battery module control setting select Discharge Enter a value of 1000 W for example Click on Apply ...

Page 96: ...energy storage system components carry current Mortal danger from electric shock De energise the energy storage system prior to carrying out any work Switch off the system at the On Off button button unlatched Disconnect the fuses of the device connection DANGER Mortal danger from electric shock due to failing to respect the discharge time The battery storage system requires 3 min of discharge tim...

Page 97: ...ning the cabinet To open the door remove the three screws on the left side of the cabinet Aid Torx 25 screwdriver Figure 23 Opening the door 11 3 2 Remove battery inverter Undo the two screws M 5 x 16 arrows on the battery inverter Aid Hexagon socket driver size 4 Figure 24 Undoing screws on the battery inverter ...

Page 98: ... installing the battery charger WARNING The battery module is electrically charged Uncontrolled discharge poses a risk of property damage to battery charger and battery module Switch off the battery module at the activation button prior to removing the battery charger Make sure no LEDs are lit on the battery module battery modules Figure 25 Connections on the battery charger ...

Page 99: ...ction Comm 1 error and warning messages Comm 2 RJ11 and Comm 3 RJ45 Push a screwdriver into the side mounting slots to dislocate the battery charger Aid Slotted screwdriver Pull the battery charger approximately half way out of the compartment Remove the inverter connection at the rear Figure 26 Battery charger rear Pull the battery charger out of the compartment using both hands ...

Page 100: ... installing battery modules CAUTION The battery modules weigh 35 kg Injury hazard during assembly Have two people lift and carry the battery modules NOTICE The battery module is electrically charged Uncontrolled discharge poses a risk of property damage to battery charger and battery module Switch off the battery module at the activation button prior to removal NOTICE Property damage due to incorr...

Page 101: ...the battery module at the activation button Hold down the button until the LED extinguishes Remove the following power cables Battery power connection Comm 1 port warning and error messages Comm 2 RJ11 Comm 3 RJ45 Note The battery power connection is easier to screw off once the battery module has been removed Loosen the mounting screws circled Aid Hexagon socket driver size 4 ...

Page 102: ...s are switched off and no LED indicator is lit Following installation switch on the master module 11 3 5 Replacing cleaning the air filter Unscrew the filter holder Aid Torx 25 screwdriver The air filter can be removed Clean the area around the filter with a cloth Clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner if necessary Make sure no dust from the air filter gets inside the storage system Replace th...

Page 103: ...3 6 Disassembling the storage cabinet cover The storage cabinet cover is connected to the storage cabinet by eight screws Loosen the mounting screws 5 x at the front of the opened storage cabinet Aid Torx 25 screwdriver Figure 29 Mounting screws on storage cabinet cover view from front and below Loosen the mounting nuts 3 x at the rear of the storage cabinet Aid No 10 flat wrench ...

Page 104: ... view from rear and below Lift off the cover Remove the ground conductor from the ground lug on the inside of the cover 11 3 7 Replacing cleaning the fan The fan is accessible after the cover has been removed Check the fan for contamination and clean as required Figure 31 Disconnecting the fan ...

Page 105: ... circle Loosen the four screws arrowed on the fan cover Aid Size 4 hexagon socket wrench Figure 32 Disconnecting the fan Refit the fan or replace if necessary Aid Hexagon socket driver size 4 The working steps are in the reverse order to removal WARNING Loose parts cables can get inside the fan Risk of property damage When reinstalling the cover attach the PE cable to the ground lug ...

Page 106: ...ecking operating state Make sure that no contamination or material residues are inside the device Clean using a vacuum cleaner or similar if necessary Switch the master battery module back on Close the door and secure with screws Check whether the fuses have been re connected Switch on the energy storage system using the On Off button The button engages Check whether the LED ring indicates the fol...

Page 107: ... the fan for proper function See Chapter 11 2 6 If battery modules have been replaced enter the serial number of the modules at the web interface See the basic settings page in chapter 9 4 1 11 5 Cleaning NOTICE Property damage from water impact Penetrating water can cause damage to the device for which VARTA Storage GmbH accepts no liability The operator can clean the outside of the VATRA element...

Page 108: ...lectricians certified by VARTA Storage GmbH 12 1 Malfunction displays of the LED ring The LED ring at the On Off button indicates malfunctions See Table 7 page 26 12 2 Malfunction indicators on the web interface Malfunctions are displayed on the System page of the web interface Select the System tab from the header The error lists for the storage system and the NA protection can be read out ...

Page 109: ...fied by VARTA Storage GmbH 13 1 Disassembly DANGER Mortal danger from electric shock Before working on electrical equipment disconnect the fuses devices secure to prevent reconnection and check the equipment has been disconnected from the power supply DANGER The energy storage system components carry current Mortal danger from electric shock De energise the storage system prior to disassembly Swit...

Page 110: ...ve a low charge state Discharge the modules if necessary Observe chapter 11 2 10 page 95 Switch off the battery modules at the activation button and remove prior to all other components 13 2 Disposal The VARTA Storage GmbH system must not be disposed of in the household waste The following disposal routes must be observed The packed battery modules will be collected by VARTA Storage GmbH or by a c...

Page 111: ... Figure 13 AC port on the rear of the storage cabinet 52 Figure 14 RJ12 and RJ45 sockets on the rear of the storage cabinet 52 Figure 15 Wall mounting VATRA element 3 6 53 Figure 16 Opening the cabinet 55 Figure 17 VATRA element 3 6 battery module 56 Figure 18 Installing the battery module s 58 Figure 19 Connecting the battery charger to one battery module 59 Figure 20 Clamping connections for err...

Page 112: ...tograms 12 Table 3 Technical parameters VARTA element 23 Table 4 Technical parameters VARTA element 23 Table 5 Technical parameters Battery module 24 Table 6 Environmental calculation data 24 Table 7 LED ring indicators at the On Off button 26 Table 8 Grid parameter default settings 84 Attachment Attachment 1a Connection diagram of the TN system Attachment 1b Connection diagram of the TT system At...

Page 113: ...Subject to alteration Updated 11 2015 A 1 Attachment Attachment 1a Connection diagram of the TN system ...

Page 114: ...Subject to alteration Updated 11 2015 A 2 Attachment 1b Connection diagram of the TT system ...

Page 115: ...Subject to alteration Updated 11 2015 A 3 Attachment 2a Connection diagram of the TN system with data logger ...

Page 116: ...Subject to alteration Updated 11 2015 A 4 Attachment 2b Connection diagram of the TT system with data logger ...

Page 117: ...Subject to alteration Updated 11 2015 A 5 Attachment 3a EC Declaration of Conformity VARTA element 3 ...

Page 118: ...Subject to alteration Updated 11 2015 A 6 Attachment 4b EC Declaration of Conformity VARTA element 6 ...

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